Tue Mar 21, 2023 – 12:36 pm EDT
(LifeSiteNews) — On his arrival in Moscow yesterday the Chinese President Xi Jinping immediately reaffirmed the commitment of China and Russia to “uphold the UN-centric international system.”
Whether this is a sincere commitment to the United Nations, or an attempt to supplant the influence of the United States over the UN is arguable. What is not in question, however, is the Sino-Russian dedication to “safeguard the world order based on international law… relying on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.”
The Chinese leader has come to Moscow at the invitation of Vladimir Putin, nominally in congratulation on Xi’s historic third term as president. This is seen as an affirmation of his personal power, making him the most significant Chinese head of state since the revolutionary leader Chairman Mao.
How does Xi intend to use this power? According to Russian news agency Tass, who reported his initial remarks, he wishes to work with Russia to “…promote multipolarity in the world, democratize international relations and promote global governance on a more just and rational track.”
The cooperation towards a global governance model with Russia builds on Xi’s announcement
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